Woman arrested after man dies in fight

    A murder investigation is ongoing after a man was killed in a fight in Rochdale over the weekend.

    At around 8.55pm on Friday 17th May 2019, police were called to Berwick Street in Rochdale. A man – who is believed to be in his 20s – was taken to hospital with stab wounds to the neck. He later died from his injuries.

    A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

    Detective Superintendent Howard Millington, said: “We are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances around the incident and I would appeal for anyone with any information or anyone who witnessed the incident that took place to contact us as a matter of urgency.

    “I would also like to reassure people in the local area that I don’t believe this was a random incident and there will be an increased police presence in the area, along with detectives who will ensure a thorough investigation takes place to get to the bottom of this tragic incident.

    “My thoughts are with family and friends of the young man involved at this difficult time.”

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